A worker at Cauayan airport in Isabela was arrested after making a bomb joke that caused panic and triggered a security response.The incident occurred when the employee approached the airport entrance, falsely claiming there was a bomb in their car's rear compartment.

Security personnel from the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (Avsegroup) and the PNP Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit swiftly implemented standard aviation security protocols, conducting a thorough inspection of the vehicle.Despite finding no explosives or hazardous materials, the unnamed employee was arrested under Presidential Decree 1727, which prohibits bomb jokes.Avsegroup chief Brig.Gen.Dionisio Bartolome Jr.emphasized that all threats, whether real or perceived, are taken seriously to ensure public safety.The arrest highlights the strict enforcement of laws against false security alerts, even if they originate from jokes.This incident underscores the importance of maintaining airport security protocols and the consequences of spreading fear through misinformation.The case also serves as a reminder of the legal repercussions for actions that could compromise public safety, even if intended as a joke.